India Stops Hedging, Backs American Naval Strategy
India’s defense minister effectively throws his nation’s lot in with the United States.
Romney Urges Spending, Tax Cuts to “Ignite Growth”
The Republican candidate insists “the only solution” is cutting spending.
Egypt’s Army Tightens Grip as Islamist Claims Win
Egypt’s military moves to curtail the powers of the freely elected president as the Muslim Brotherhood’s candidate claims victory.
Greek Conservatives Projected to Win Election
The parties that want to keeping Greece in the euro win a majority in the election.
Irish, Portuguese Toughen It Out While Greeks Rage
Irish and Portuguese voters appear to have resigned to austerity, unlike the Greeks.
Saudi Prince Nayef, Next in Line to Throne, Dies
Saudi Arabia has lost its second crown prince in eight months, raising concerns about its royal succession plans.
NATO Supply Route Through Pakistan Remains Closed
Political concerns in both Pakistan and the United States prevent a deal on reopening supply routes to be done.
Russia Denies Sending Helicopters Into Syria
The gunships delivered to Syria were probably updated versions of helicopters it had purchased in Soviet times.
Egypt Dissolves Parliament, Reimposes Martial Law
A court decision forces early parliamentary elections.
Italy’s Monti Urges Political Support for Reforms
Italy has time, but it cannot afford to waste it. The reforms Mario Monti calls for are long overdue.
Why Saudi Arabia Wants to Increase Oil Production
The kingdom is trying to put pressure on Syrian allies Iran and Russia to influence the civil war there.
Bashar al-Assad’s Sectarian Strategy for the War
The Syrian president exploits the sectarian divide that defines the conflict in his country.
Ahead of Election, Greeks Brace for Eurozone Exit
Greek savers are pulling their money out of the banks, putting pressure on the Germans to make up the difference.
Central Planning Doesn’t Work in America Either
The left still believes that “experts” can run the economy when they fail all the time.
Socialist Party Ahead of Ruling Liberals in Dutch Polls
The ruling party is losing ground, but neither the left or right seems able to win a majority.